Teen arrested after fight at high school graduation

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – An 18-year-old has been arrested after a fight broke out at a high school graduation held at Southern University’s mini dome.

Allen Applewhite is charged with carrying a firearm on school property, negligent carrying of a concealed handgun, and disturbing the peace.

According to an arrest affidavit, a fight broke out between multiple people during the graduation ceremony. Investigators said Applewhite was seen leaving the mini dome and walking to his car to retrieve a gun…

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